The Science of Happiness - Unit 7

C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Ready for C1 Advanced 4th Edition, Macmillan Education

You will hear an interview in which two professors of psychology, Rowena Gray and Jesse Mulligan, are talking about the science of happiness. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

What does Jesse say about the typical goals that people set themselves?

They tend not to be very realistic or reachable.

They generally revolve around status at work.

They won't lead to lasting fulfilment if achieved.

They are influenced by the expectations of others.

Jesse mentions his recent holiday in Chile in order to

explain the reasons why people hide their disappointment.

encourage people to compete in a healthier way with others.

emphasise the importance of getting away from constant stress.

give an example of an activity that is worth spending money on.

In her public talks, Rowena advises teenagers to

choose who to compare themselves with carefully.

resist the urge to criticise more successful people.

avoid finding faults with their own personality.

spend less time looking at their social media feeds.

Rowena admits that during conversations with friends, she sometimes

wishes they would overlook the line of work she is in.

forgets to mention the good things happening in her life.

enjoys hearing about the misfortune of people she knows.

neglects to ask about the problems they are dealing with.

Rowena believes her lectures on happiness are popular because students

appreciate the way she always appears cheerful herself.

are determined to overcome negative feelings they have.

like her humorous approach to discussing serious issues.

feel reassured when they hear about her stories of self-doubt.

Jesse and Rowena both feel that their podcast has made them

make more effort to follow their own advice about happiness.

measure their levels of happiness on a more frequent basis.

try new relaxation techniques as a means of staying happy.

avoid appearing anything less than happy in public places.

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